ABOUT CHALLENGER POINT PRACTICE
Since December 24, 2018, Matthew Carlson, LPC, LMHC, founder of Challenger Point Practice has been offering licensed mental health treatment in Colorado, Texas, and Florida. The practice is named after "Challenger Point," a 14,087' mountain in Colorado that was named in honor of the astronauts that died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986. At the top of the mountain there is a plaque that reads "Ad Astra Per Aspera", which is Latin for "To the Stars Through Adversity." This is the motto and the spirit of Challenger Point Practice.
About Us
Our Story
Welcome to Challenger Point Practice!
We are registered with the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), have been assigned a unique National Provider Identifier (NPI), and we follow all HIPAA requirements. Our practice follows all state mental health laws, disability laws, teletherapy best practices, and is credentialed with numerous health insurance companies across the United States. ​
All treatment is considered on-going and meets 'medical necessity'. Our services are often billed to health insurance and follow all applicable state and federal laws. To learn more about the practice registration, click below.
MEET CHALLENGER POINT PRACTICE FOUNDER
MATTHEW CARLSON, LPC, LMHC
Matthew worked as a firefighter prior to becoming a licensed counselor. He comes from a military family and has worked with more than 12,000 clients since opening a private practice in 2012. He is highly experienced and knowledgeable about PTSD, resilience, military veteran and first responder mental health care, toxic relationship recovery, emotional support animals, psychiatric service dog certification and training, along with disability law, public access law, housing law, and air travel laws in the US. He has assisted hundreds of government agencies establish mental health initiatives and enjoys collaborating with likeminded organizations.
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Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor #12306
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Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #86425
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Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #TPMC1178
For more information: https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth/,
Registered Agent: Bill Harve, 813-575-1161
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Interstate Compact Licensing will be available in early 2025. This will allow Challenger Point Practice providers to practice in all US states and territories that have signed legislation.
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Matthew Carlson, LPC, LMHC
5963 Turnstone Place, Castle Rock, Colorado, 80104
970-363-4031 phone call/text
970-360-1011 fax
NPI: 1023362613
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time
12:00-9:00 PM Central Time 1:00 PM-10:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Feel free to contact the practice at any time. We will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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WE DO NOT OFFER LEGAL ADVICE
PLEASE CONTACT A DISABILITY ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE
You must be established as a patient in order to access the self-scheduling calendar. If you are not established as a patient, contact info@challenger-point.com.
24/7 CRISIS SERVICES
Challenger Point Practice DOES NOT offer crisis services. If you are in crisis, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, visiting Lifeline (988lifeline.org), or by dialing 911 or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
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We do offer 24/7 phone coverage by calling
970-363-4031
